Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Ruston, LA

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $975. This is -49%, or $926, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$975

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

63

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $975. This is -49%, or $926, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
61%
9%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ruston, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA have decreased by 11% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ruston, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ruston, LA is $812. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $775. Houses for rent in Ruston, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,012.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$650

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$795

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,337

13%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,795

7%

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

53%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Ruston, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Ruston, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, LA.

Ruston

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 3% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

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Campus Commons Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.8

Good

Campus Commons Apartments

620 Henderson St, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Ruston Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Ruston Homes

606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$625–$950

Apartment for rent

3020 Paul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3020 Paul Ave

3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$649

Apartment for rent

509 Vernon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ruston

509 Vernon - 1

509 Vernon St, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$685

House for rent

Available Jan 8

Cinnamon Court - Photo 1 of 1

26m ago

8.5

Very good

Cinnamon Court

145 Nutmeg Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$750

Apartment for rent

1701 Goodwin Rd #139 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruston

1701 Goodwin Rd #139, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 20

1701 Goodwin Rd #148 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruston

1701 Goodwin Rd #148, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

1701 Goodwin Rd #138 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruston

1701 Goodwin Rd #138, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1